Design and Application of Low-NOx Burners in Rotary Kilns

Tao Zheng; Chao Bian; Xiaohong Sun; Lianyong Wang

doi:10.63333/eem.v1n12

Design and Application of Low-NOx Burners in Rotary Kilns

Authors

Tao Zheng

Benxi Iron and Steel (Group) Mining Co., Ltd., Beitai Iron Mine, Benxi 117017, China

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Chao Bian

Benxi Iron and Steel (Group) Mining Co., Ltd., Beitai Iron Mine, Benxi 117017, China

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Xiaohong Sun

Benxi Iron and Steel (Group) Mining Co., Ltd., Beitai Iron Mine, Benxi 117017, China

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Lianyong Wang

Department of Energy Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63333/eem.v1n12

Keywords:

Low NOx Burner, Air Pollution, Rotary Kilns

Abstract

In an era of heightened environmental consciousness and stringent pollution controls, the reduction of air pollution, particularly nitrogen oxides (NO_x), has emerged as a universal goal. In response to the increasingly rigorous NO_x emission standards for industrial furnaces, our innovative research has yielded a groundbreaking solution. By engineering a novel five-channel vortex low NO_x burner and implementing it in a company’s lime rotary kiln, we have achieved a remarkable reduction in NO_x emissions. The average NO_x content in the kiln’s tail gas, previously at 450mg/m³ and in violation of industry standards, has now been successfully decreased by over 30%. This cutting-edge burner technology not only ensures compliance with environmental regulations but also reaches a record-low NO_x emission concentration of 135.56 mg/m³ during operation, effectively demonstrating our commitment to and success in controlling NO_x emissions. This breakthrough marks a significant contribution to the field of industrial environmental protection and showcases our leadership in developing sustainable industrial practices.

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